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Devices supported: *

CatTools currently supports a number of different devices manufactured by:

Cisco (routers, IOS & CatOS switches, firewalls, etc.)

3Com

Dell

Enterasys

Extreme

Foundry

HP

Juniper

Nortel

... and more! ?? For a current list of devices types, please see our device matrix.

See the chapter on Device specific information for more details regarding some device types.

* Additional device types, reports and activities are being added all the time. Be sure to check the website to ensure you have the latest version.

CatTools will work for the most common and up to date CLI syntax for the devices listed above. If you have problems getting your device to work properly within CatTools, it is possible your device is not yet supported (or maybe just not for the activity you are trying to run). It may also be that your device is using a different CLI syntax to that expected by CatTools. In either case, please inquire via thwack, the SolarWinds online community site for further information.

Activity and Device limitations: (Edition differences)

The Freeware edition of CatTools supports:

1 device in the database

Up to 20 scheduled activities

Up to 2 simultaneous TFTP sessions

1 client thread

The Enterprise edition of CatTools supports:

Unlimited devices in the database - subject to file size limitations

Unlimited scheduled activities - subject to file size limitations

Up to 100 simultaneous TFTP sessions

Up to 30 client threads

How to purchase the Enterprise edition:

Remember that the Freeware edition is free to use for as long as you like without having to pay anything.

If you would like to work with more devices, the Enterprise edition can be purchased via this website.